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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,779.58, 343,315.91 and 141,349.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,779.58, 343,315.91 and 141,349.75 is: 195,062.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,779.58 : 343,315.91 = 141,349.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,779.58/343,315.91 = 141,349.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,779.58x = 343,315.91 × 141,349.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,779.58x = 48,527,617,544.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,527,617,544.61/248,779.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,062.71

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